‘Lucky’ David Drysdale Climbs High In Swiss Alps With Lowest Round In Three Years.
Lucky’ David Drysdale grabbed his lowest round in three years with a storming 64 to in sight of a first Tour victory heading to today’s (SUN) final day of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre.
It is the 41-year old Borders star’s lowest score since a similar 64 on day two of the 2013 KLM Open and also on the occasion of Drysdale’s 13th appearance on the Alpine course.
Drysdale was four under for his round before the highlight of the day when he eagled the par five 14th after birdies ...
Russell Knox Unable To Shake Mystery Bug, Seeks PGA Tour Doctor’s Support.
TPC Boston, MA … Scotland’s Russell Knox was heading to see the Tour’s doctor after his round of a two over par 73 on the first day of the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Knox had been suffering a mystery virus last week on Long Island, and something he said he picked-up from his wife’s niece but was clearly no better a week on.
“I’m really struggling with my health and it’s a legacy from last week and I just can’t seem to shake it so that’s why I’m heading off to see one of ...
Paul Casey Looking Forward To Push Bike Riding Around France During The Ryder Cup.
TPC Boston, MA …. There is no questioning Paul Casey’s determination to again play in a European Ryder Cup team but during the week of this year’s Ryder Cup the Englishman will be riding a push bike somewhere in France.
Casey is helping caddy John McLaren celebrate his up-coming 50th birthday in participating in their own ‘Tour de France’.
“John’s been on my bag since the Hero World Challenge last year and I was really excited that he took the leap,” ...
Aussie ‘Down Under’ Dominance High In Swiss Alps – Green Shares Lead, Hend One Back While Fraser & Holman In Frame.
There was no fewer than four Australian flags flying high on the leader board after two rounds of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre in the Swiss Alps.
Richard Green had stormed his way to a one stroke lead before a 17th hole bogey saw the Victorian settle for a round of a four under par 66 and tied on nine under par with England’s Richard Bland (64).
Also tied for the lead is the 2015 British Amateur champion, Romain Langasque (63) of France.
Australia’s Olympic golf representative ...
Willett Retores Some Gloss As Fitzpatrick & Sullivan Add To Clarke’s Hazeltine Concerns.
TPC Boston, MA … Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke surely must be paying extra special attention to three England-born members of his 2016 European Team competing this week in Switzerland.
Masters champion Danny Willett surely delighted Clarke with a five under par 65 in the defence of his Omega European Masters title.
However, the form of Willett’s Hazeltine team-mates in Matt Fitzpatrick and Andy Sullivan surely has to be a concern for Clarke.
Fitzpatrick and Sullivan, who each missed ...
McIlroy Insists If European Ryder Cup Selection Process ‘Not Broke, Why Fix It!”
TPC Boston, MA … Triple Ryder Cup winning star Rory McIlroy has poured cold water on suggestions to alter the European Team selection process.
It’s come to light European Captain, Darren Clarke indicated to Scotland’s Russell Knox that future captains could seek alterations to naming their ‘wildcard picks’ so as to fall in line the current USA Team policy.
And Knox, who was over-looked for a pick in favour of Belgium’s Thomas Pieters, spoke also of possibly incorporating the PGA ...
Luke Donald Revealed As Darren Clarke’s ‘Intended’ Third Hazeltine Pick & Not Russell Knox!
TPC Boston, MA … It has come to light just how close Luke Donald was to earning a fifth European Ryder Cup team cap.
While most believed it was Scotland’s Russell Knox who was left out for Thomas Pieters it was in fact Donald who went closest to being selected.
Team captain, Darren Clarke revealed his three ‘wildcard’ intentions to Rory McIlroy first on Saturday night following McIlroy’s third round in the Barclays Championship and then again to McIlroy a night later.
And ...
